Child Life Facility Dog Handler
About The Position
This position adheres to the standards set forth by the Child Life Specialist I job description. In addition, this position is responsible for department leadership and completing other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include facilitating quality improvement projects, mentoring new employees and students, providing educational experiences for staff, and serving as a Primary Handler for a Facility Dog. Facilitates best practices and professionalism, and completes other duties as assigned. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required and 3-5 years experience
- Experience with owning and caring for a dog is required.
- Experience working with hospitalized children is required.
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required Upon Hire
- Dog Handler Certification (required within 1 year of hire) Required 1 Year
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred
- Experience supervising volunteers is preferred.
- Infant Massage Instructor Certification Preferred
- Recreational Therapy Certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Clinical Services and Intervention: Generate positive behavioral, psychological, and physiological outcomes through individualized interventions with pediatric patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, transitions of care, loss, grief, and/or bereavement.
- Assessment and Treatment Planning: Assess and prioritize children and families and develop comprehensive plans of care based on psychosocial risk and need
- Provide exemplary care for Facility Dog, meet all expectations set forth by Canine Assistants.
- Leadership: Takes a lead role in the creation, development, and implementation of child life best practices
- Practice Management: Represent, communicate, and teach child life services appropriately to other professionals, volunteers, students, and the community; work collaboratively with all parties as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City.
- Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
